Hess Values

Our Values Guide Our Business

Our Corporate Values reinforce our commitment to traditional Hess strengths and underscore the qualities that define us as a leading global independent energy company. At Hess, six core values guide our actions as individuals at work and as a corporation: Integrity, People, Performance, Value Creation, Social Responsibility and Independent Spirit. They are the basic building blocks of our organization’s culture and represent our company’s collective conscience. While our strategy changes over time based on business conditions, our values are enduring.

Independent Spirit: A 'Can Do' Attitude

We are committed to preserving the special qualities and unique personality that have made us a successful independent enterprise.

People: We Grow, Develop and Reward People

We value each member of our workforce by investing in personal development, rewarding accomplishments and “growing our own” future leaders. We appreciate diversity and treat each other with respect. This is the Hess Way.

Performance: Carefully Measuring Our Efforts

We are an agile team with a can-do spirit. We cooperate within and across businesses to achieve shared goals. We encourage innovation, accountability and collaboration and we hold each other accountable for our performance.

Value Creation: Building a Sustainable Enterprise

We are committed to creating shareholder value based on sustained financial performance and long-term profitable growth. That means managing risk, and carefully considering each strategic, tactical and investment decision.

Social Responsibility: Being a Trusted Partner

We are committed to meeting the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our employees, safeguarding the environment and making a positive impact on the communities where we do business.

Integrity: Always Do The Right Thing

We will be guided by the highest standards of ethical business conduct and by this simple principle: Do the right thing. Our business is built on long-lasting relationships, founded on trust. Our handshake is our bond. We stand behind our promises. We treat our employees, customers and partners with fairness, honesty and respect, just as we would want them to treat us. At Hess, our goal is to build long-term relationships and trusted partnerships.